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Question

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for fat and the saturated fat recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Fat should provide 20–35% of daily energy and saturated fat should be limited to less than 10% of daily energy.

Answer

Fat should provide 10–20% of daily energy and saturated fat should be limited to less than 5% of daily energy.

Answer

Fat intake has no recommended range; saturated fat is the only regulated lipid and should be zero in a healthy diet.

Answer

Fat should provide 40–60% of daily energy for active adults, and saturated fat may account for up to 20% without health risk.